Biography: Onika Tonya Maraj (born December 8, 1984), better known by her stage name Nicki Minaj, is an American rapper and singer-songwriter. In August 2009, Minaj signed to Young Money Entertainment with distribution from Universal Motown.

Early life

Minaj was born Onika Tonya Maraj in 1984, to parents of Indian and African descent. She lived in Trinidad with her grandmother until age 5 when she... &nbsp[read more]